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--- vmware [2021/11/25 21:29] – ben
+++ vmware [2024/01/30 13:56] (current) – [Reset Eval license] ben
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 ====== VMware ======
+===== NUC =====
+th gen nuc needs a customised install with either the net-community vib or the usbnic fling slipstreamed in.
+  * Instructions for building a slipstreamed install USB stick: [[https://www.virten.net/2020/04/how-to-add-the-usb-nic-fling-to-esxi-7-0-base-image/]]
+  * usbnic fling (used by usb-c dock): [[https://flings.vmware.com/usb-network-native-driver-for-esxi]]
+  * net-community drivers (needed for nuc8 onboard nic): [[https://flings.vmware.com/community-networking-driver-for-esxi]]
 ===== vCenter =====
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 If there are certificate errors, try also adding the LetsEncrypt root cert under vCenter -> Administration -> Certificates -> Certificate Management. If this view does not render in chrome, try firefox, or logging in with ''Administrator@vsphere.local''
+====== Reset Eval license ======
+https://marte-it.at/en/reset-esxi-evaluation-license/
+  * Start the SSH service on the ESXi host
+  * Start a SSH connection with a SSH client (e.g. PuTTY)
+  * Delete the current license: <code bash>
+rm -r /etc/vmware/license.cfg
+</code>
+  * Copy the new license: <code bash>
+cp /etc/vmware/.#license.cfg /etc/vmware/license.cfg
+</code>
+  * Restart the VPXA service: <code bash>
+/etc/init.d/vpxa restart
+</code>